Reggae Dub Riddim Vol 2 (2018) – Eldoh Rado Productions

A smoky, bass-forward reggae cut opens this small but focused set, with the title track carrying that dub-leaning pulse right out of the gate before the voices come in. Reggae Dub Riddim Vol 2 from Eldoh Rado Productions keeps the lineup tight, pairing G Blinga and Okonko on “All My Struggling” with Vybz Queen’s “Poverty, ” so the project doesn’t drift far from its rootsy core. There’s a rough-hewn, street-level feel to the writing across the tracks, and the trio of cuts gives the riddim just enough range without losing its steady pressure. The strongest moment lands with Vybz Queen, whose “Poverty” brings the project home on a sharper, more urgent note that lingers after the beat fades.